cyclonic

/ˈsɪklɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a cyclone or cyclones, especially in having a rotating air mass.

“The storm was a cyclonic system that brought heavy rainfall to the coastal area.”

2. noun

a rotating air mass that forms over warm waters in the tropics, typically resulting in strong winds and heavy rainfall.

“The meteorologists tracked the formation of a cyclonic storm in the Pacific Ocean.”

Synonyms

  • cyclone
  • hurricane
  • typhoon

Antonyms

  • anticyclonic